Civil Site Design Engineer; PE - Commercial Development & Utilities | McKinney, TX Remote

Civil Site Design Engineer (PE) – Commercial Development & Utilities McKinney, TX | Fully Remote

Modern Engineering Solutionsisn’tanother civil engineering firm stuck in the old ways.

We built this company because we were tired of watching talented engineers waste hours on CAD work instead of actually designing.

Tired of seeing projects get “approved” but notoptimized. Tired of the billable hour obsession that punishes efficiency.

Since 2018,we’vecompleted 265+ projects by doing things differently. Our engineers work remotely, use AI to handle thebusywork, and focus on what matters: solving real problems for developers and municipalities. No unnecessary meetings. No office politics.

Just goodengineering.

• Spending more time in CAD than actually designing
• Endless meetings that could’ve been emails
• The “just get it approved” mentality that ignores whether it’s the right solution
• Being stuck in an office when the work doesn’t require it
• Firms that talk about innovation but resist any real change

• We Focus on Outcomes, Not Hours Your value isn’t how long something took—it’s what you deliver. A design that saves a client $500 K in construction costs or gets permits 3 months faster? That’s worth more than logging extra billable hours.
• Speed Matters as Much as Technical Accuracy We design with schedule in mind from day one. Time-to-permit affects our clients’ bottom line as much as pipe sizing does, so we treat it like an engineering constraint.
• Deep Work Over Busy Work We protect your calendar. No back-to-back meetings. No “quick syncs” that derail your afternoon. Engineers need uninterrupted time to think—that’s where quality comes from.
• AI Handles the Grunt Work We use AI for first drafts of reports, structuring calculations, and handling repetitive documentation. You still do all the engineering judgment and review everything—AI makes mistakes—but it frees you up to handle 10 projects instead of 2.
• We Grow Carefully We’re not chasing debt‑fueled growth. We’re rather expand slowly with cash reserves so we can say no to bad‑fit projects and yes to the work that matters.
• We Keep Learning “That’s how we’ve always done it” isn’t good enough. We’re constantly refining our processes, learning from what works and what doesn’t, and getting better.

• Lead commercial site development projects from concept through approval: design grading, drainage, paving, and utility layouts for commercial developments and warehouses
• Create water, sewer, and stormwater systems that actually work (not just meet minimum standards)
• Prepare plat approvals, site plans, and development submittals
• Run stormwater calculations, design detention basins, and perform hydraulic analysis
• Work directly with developers, municipalities, and reviewing agencies
• Review and seal all engineering deliverables as the responsible PE
• Keep projects on schedule and on budget without sacrificing quality
• Serve as the primary contact for clients—you’re the engineer they trust
• Navigate local, county, and state permitting requirements
• Mentor junior engineers and help them develop into strong PEs
• Support proposals and help grow client relationships

• PE License in Texas (or ability to get one within 6 months)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 8+ years of commercial site development experience
• Strong skills in site grading, drainage design, and stormwater management
• Experience designing water, sewer, and utility systems
• Background with commercial projects (warehouses, retail, mixed‑use)
• Knowledge of plat preparation and municipal approval processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with stormwater modeling software (Hydro CAD, Storm CAD, or SSA)
• Understanding of local development codes and drainage criteria
• Strong communication skills—you can explain technical concepts clearly

• Experience with Texas (TCEQ) regulations
• Master‑planned community development background
• Experience in both private development and municipal utility projects
• Track record of mentoring engineers toward PE licensure

• 100 % remote—work from anywhere with reliable internet
• Flexible scheduling…